Fans prepare to say goodbye as anime series Bleach officially ends
The long-running anime series Bleach is concluding its final story arc, marking the end of a significant era for global anime fans. Creator Tite Kubo has revised the original narrative to ensure a more satisfying finale, which has been met with high anticipation.
Why it matters
Bleach is considered one of the 'big three' anime series that helped popularize Japanese animation globally, making its conclusion a significant cultural event.
Image source, Bandai Namco Image caption, Bleach follows the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, an orange-haired teenager with the unusual ability to see ghosts
It's a finale fans have waited more than a decade to see.
The epic conclusion to Bleach - one of the most popular anime series of all time - is due to land later.
It's the final episode of its Thousand-Year Blood War storyline, and this is one ending where anticipation is especially high.
Original creator Tite Kubo has overseen some major changes to the original comic book arc's "disappointing" narrative which have been positively received.
So as some mourn the "end of an era", they're also nervously waiting to see if he can stick the landing second time around.
BBC Newsbeat's been speaking to fans as they say an "emotional" goodbye to Kubo's creation.
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